DLG e.V. – German Agricultural Society

The German Agricultural Society (DLG e.V.) is a non-profit, politically independent organization founded in 1885. With over 31,000 members worldwide, DLG serves as a leading innovation platform and network in the agricultural and food sectors.

DLG is dedicated to promoting progress and sustainability through interdisciplinary cooperation among practitioners, scientists, and experts. The organization combines productivity with resource conservation, organizing trade fairs, conferences, and exhibitions globally. The company also conducts scientific testing of food, agricultural machinery, and farm inputs to ensure quality and safety.

In addition to its key activities, DLG operates subsidiaries in 10 countries and organizes over 30 regional agricultural and livestock exhibitions worldwide. Notably, DLG hosts leading international trade fairs. DLG’s mission is to promote open dialogue and exchange of ideas, advance scientific and rational approaches, and support entrepreneurship and responsible practices across the agricultural and food sectors.